Press Releases

Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $300,000 to the Friends of Southwest Virginia for their Gateways to the Southwest Virginia: Outdoor Economy Recreation Plans. This money will be used to complete the outdoor recreation strategic planning for most of the Southwest Virginia region. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“This $300,000 grant from ARC to help complete outdoor recreation strategic planning is great news. People of all ages can benefit from outdoor recreation activities, both mentally and physically, and I am glad such options are being expanded through this project.”

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